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India’s Preschool Numbers Are Rising Fast — Here’s Why

India has seen a significant rise in the number of children attending preschool this year.

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Key Points

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Preschool enrollment grew by about twenty percent compared with last year.

Private and community preschools now account for the majority of new enrollments.

Research shows early learning boosts reading, numeracy, and interpersonal skills.

Policy makers aim to expand affordable preschool options and improve teaching quality.

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A large share of these new students are enrolled in private or community‑run early learning centers rather than government schools.

Parents are motivated by the belief that early education improves language, math, and social abilities, giving children a stronger start.

The government is encouraging this trend by planning more support and resources for early childhood programs.

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preschool

a learning center for children before they enter primary school

enrollment

the process of signing up and being counted as a student

government

the organization that runs a country and makes public policies

curriculum

the set of subjects and lessons taught in a school

early childhood education

learning experiences for children from birth to about eight years old

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